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You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus
Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.
Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.
And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.
You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.
Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.
Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them.
Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.
And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules.
The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.
And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor.
Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel,
Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach.
for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained.
And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained.
Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen.
Here is a trustworthy saying:
If we died with him,
we will also live with him;
If we died with him,
we will also live with him;
This is a trustworthy saying:
If we die with him,
we will also live with him.
If we die with him,
we will also live with him.
if we endure,
we will also reign with him.
If we disown him,
he will also disown us;
we will also reign with him.
If we disown him,
he will also disown us;
If we endure hardship,
we will reign with him.
If we deny him,
he will deny us.
we will reign with him.
If we deny him,
he will deny us.
if we are faithless,
he remains faithful,
for he cannot disown himself.
he remains faithful,
for he cannot disown himself.
If we are unfaithful,
he remains faithful,
for he cannot deny who he is.
he remains faithful,
for he cannot deny who he is.
Dealing With False Teachers
Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them.
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
An Approved Worker
Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.
Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior.
Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some.
They have left the path of truth, claiming that the resurrection of the dead has already occurred; in this way, they have turned some people away from the faith.
Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.”
In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use.
In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use.
Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.
Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.
Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.
Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights.
And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.
A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people.
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,
Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.